Overview

• Benches and bullpens emptied when Brown’s 95-mph inside sinker struck Neto between the forearm and wrist in the third inning.
• Neto held up two fingers to Brown, signaling frustration over a repeat hit after seven previous major league matchups.
• Brown insisted there was “no intent” behind the pitch, noting that Neto nearly swung at the sinker.
• Umpires conferred on the infield and chose not to issue warnings or eject any players following the confrontation.
• The exchange echoed recent Padres-Dodgers pitching battles and set the stage for the teams’ rematch on June 21, 2025.